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Saturday 14 December
Green's Windmill (3-5pm)
Free event (small charges for refreshments)
Itās time to get merry again at the legendary Christmas Carol event!
A Yuletide treat for all the family, complete with a lantern-lit mill yard, visit from Santa Claus, homemade mince pies and mulled wine.
Carols will be performed byĀ The Nottingham Ukulele Club andĀ The Salvation Army.
There will also be the chance to do some last minute Christmas shopping by browsing the stalls or buying a bag of organic, stoneground flour! The Sheriff of Nottingham will also be popping by for a visit!
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Sunday 15 December
Arboretum, Nottingham (4-6.15pm)
Free event
Join the team at the Arboretum, to celebrate Christmas in beautiful, seasonal and atmospheric surroundings.
There will be seasonal music, lighting of the Christmas tree,Ā
children's activities, a chance to meet Santa and also some stilt-walking light angels!
Mince pies and non-alcoholic mulled wine will also be available (First come first served)
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 Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December
Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop
Don't miss the last of the annual festive family weekends this Christmas time!
You can pick your Christmas tree, enjoy a stress free browse of the craft fair featuring local makers and bakers, listen to music from Johnny and the Raindrops and make and personalise your own Santa sacks!Ā
There'll be home grown poinsettia for your table, wreaths for your door and gift ideas galore.
Why not buy your Christmas tree from Woodthorpe and enter the best tree competition?
You could win a stunning mature Japanese Acer plant for the garden worth Ā£50!
špick up your tree from Woodthorpešdecorate it
štake a photograph and post it to the Facebook event with the hashtag #WoodthorpeChristmas
š Encourage friends and family to vote from the 17 December.
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 Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park.
Santa Paws is coming to town! Jerry Green Dog Rescue invites you to come along with your lovely doggies to meet Santa Paws!
All of the money raised from the event will go towards the care of the rescue dogs.Ā It's just Ā£2.50 per visit and Santa Paws will be giving treats out to all the lovely doggies that attend.
A Woodland Christmas continues with a chance to meet woodland characters in the Great Hall, Christmas Crafts, Storytelling with Santa's Elves, Meet Santa, take tours and trails, or to book an opulent Christmas afternoon tea.
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 Wednesday 11 December 2019 - Saturday 4 January 2020
Nottingham Playhouse, Neville Studio
An enchanting festive show, perfect for ages 3 ā 8; it is filled with music, dancing and plenty of chances to join in. This updated version of the classic tale is plenty of fun and packed with surprises.
One day, Pinocchio learns that he isnāt a real boy as heād always thought. Heās actually made of wood! Struggling to fit in, he sets off on an exciting adventure with his trusty sidekick cricket to find out how to become a real boy.
Along the way, Pinocchio makes friends with a whole host of larger-than-life characters. The only trouble is, he canāt help but tell lies and each one makes his nose grow!
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 Friday 20 December
Royal Concert Hall
Join Kate Rusby and her marvellous band ā accompanied by a sublime brass quintet - Ā for a special Christmas concert full ofĀ Yorkshire wit, and the sounds and joyous spirit of the festive season.
Cinderella
Until Sunday 5 Jan 2020
Theatre Royal
Step into your glass slippers ā you shall go to the ball! ā¦with a star-studded cast, fabulous costumes and awe-inspiring special effects!
Coronation Streetās Les Dennis and Connor McIntyre swap the cobbles for clutch bags as the Ugly Sisters, alongside Pop Idol star Gareth Gates as Prince Charming, with Richard Cadell and Sooty starring as Buttons.
The clock is already tickingā¦book your tickets today!
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 Fri-Sun, Until 5 January
Newstead Abbey
A Storybook Christmas continues at the Abbey with magical fairytale-themed room sets and beautifully decorated Christmas tress gracing the former home of Lord Byron.
Don't miss the chance to meet Father Christmas so book to see him now! and why not indulge in a festive afternoon tea while you are visiting?
The house is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 4pm
The Newstead Abbey Singers will be visiting on Sunday 15 to sing seasonal songs. They'll be singing in the Historic Cloister area, among the craft fair stalls. So come along and hear some great music while you're shopping. FREE ENTRY to the Craft fair or music, but usual car parking charges apply.
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 Until Saturday 11 January 2020
Nottingham Playhouse
Experience the magic with spectacular costumes, stunning sets, plenty of belly-laughs and magical musical numbers.
Discover the magical kingdom of Princess Rosalind a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty, brought to life on Nottingham Playhouse's stage. When Sleeping Beauty pricks her finger on evil fairy Maleficent's spinning wheel the entire kingdom is sent to sleep.
Find out if brave Prince Alexander, Jerry the Jester and Fairy Wisheart can foil the evil fairy's plans and save Sleeping Beauty. Will they live happily ever after?
Book early to bag the best seats in the house!
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 Until 2 February 2020
Washing, Dancing, Singing: Women Living and Working in Prison is a new exhibition atĀ theĀ National Justice MuseumĀ It is an exhibition shrouded in mystery and wonder. Why were these photographs taken, who took them, who are the women?
These photographs ā taken from 140 years ago ā are on display for the first time ever
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 Until 31 December
Old Market Square and Trinity Square
This Christmas, skate down to Nottingham's Old Market Square for brrr-illiant bars, rides, market stalls and more at this year's even-bigger-and-betterĀ Winter Wonderland Nottingham.Ā āļø
Then slide over to Trinity Square to warm up atĀ THORS tipi Nottingham... the City's brand-new Viking-inspired pop-up bar with a difference!Ā š„
Click the image above to watch the Christmas film
#NottinghamChristmas
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 Saturday 21Ā December
Nottingham Tennis Centre
Join the NTC coaching team for an afternoon of great tennis fun with team games, family challenges and the soon to be famous tennis inflatablesā¦ plus there will be a visit from Santa himself!
Ā£7 per person and Ā£6 for Active Nottingham members or tennis programme members.
Plus: Every child will get a free gift from Santa!
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Saturday 18Ā July 2020
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
Nottinghamās favourite family festival returns to the beautiful setting ofĀ Wollaton Hall and Deer ParkĀ on Saturday 18Ā July 2020.
Previous headliners at Nottinghamshireās biggest outdoor music event includeĀ Manic Street Preachers, Jess Glynn, Blondie and Paloma Faith. Last year, tickets sold out at record speed, so don't miss out onĀ this brilliant family festival.Ā
The first release of tickets has been put on sale for one of the best festivals in the East Midlands, just in time for Christmas. Gift cards will be available as downloadable e-cards and can be printed at home. These are separate from tickets which will be sent in the post closer to the event.
Why not take the chance to gift family, friends and loved ones with a festive Splendour Christmas card and tickets to guarantee entry to Nottinghamās biggest summer party?
Standard adult tickets (including booking fee): Ā£56.65Ā (Ā£45.65 for Nottingham City residents)
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